The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre works with a network of people and groups across the LGBTQ+ community. This includes hosting a number of monthly groups and meetups at our space in Bankside.
From mental health drop-ins to community socials, the events listed below are spaces we host on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.
We aim to keep this page updated, but have limited capacity within the team. To see what else is coming up at the Centre, visit our weekly events page, follow us on Eventbrite or sign up for our newsletter!
If you have access requirements or questions about any events, email us at hello@londonlgbtqcentre.org.
Health and wellbeing
Queer Walking Group
From green spaces and forests to scenic canals, join us for a monthly Queer Walking Group across London.
When:Â First Sunday of the month
Time:Â 12-2pm
Tickets:Â Free or pay what you can
Book:Â Via Eventbrite
We hold one-off walks outside of London. Follow our Eventbrite page to keep up to date.
Tarot Chats
Join AJ for a magical tarot coven meetup to deepen your relationship with tarot.
When: 1st Saturday of the month
Time: 1-3pm
Tickets: Solidarity (£15), standard (£10), pay what you can or free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Online Tarot Chats
Join AJ for a magical online tarot meetup and deepen your relationship with tarot.
When: 2nd or 3rd Saturday of the month
Time: 11am-1pm
Tickets: Solidarity (£15), standard (£10), pay what you can or free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Community meetups
50+ Meetup Groups
Forming from Opening Doors, four over 50’s groups for LGBTQ+ people take place at the Centre.
These groups include:
- 50+ Friday Social
- Bi the Way (for bi/pan people over 50)
- Melanin Vybz (for BPOC over 50)
- 50+ Trans and Non-Binary Social
Asexual and Aromantic Meetup
Ace and Aro London host a monthly meetup for aromantic and asexual people. Times vary so please check details and register on our Eventbrite.
When: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 5-7pm
Tickets: Free or pay what you can
Book: Via Eventbrite
Trans Social Meetup
A relaxed social event to meet and chat with people who identify under the trans and gender non-conforming umbrella.
When: 1st Sunday of the month
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Tickets: Free
Book: Via Eventbrite
LGBTQ+ Language Meetups
The Centre hosts regular LGBTQ+ Language Meetups. These events are designed for native speakers and learners to come together in an open and welcoming environment.
The groups we currently host include:
- BSL Practice Meetup
- Chinese Language Meetup (returning)
- French Language Meetup
- Polish Language Meetup
- Portuguese Language Meetup
- Russian Language Meetup
- Spanish Language Meetup
- Ukrainian Language Meetup
- Welsh Language Meetup
Check out the different language groups we host and sign up on Eventbrite. Past groups have included Arabic, Bengali, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu.
If you’re a native speaker of a foreign language that’s not represented in our calendar and you’d like to host your own group (or bring back a past group!), get in touch.
Note: These meetups aren’t formal lessons, and are suitable for people who are learning independently rather than absolute beginners.
LGBTQ+ Indian Network UK (GIN)
The LGBTQ Indian Network UK (formerly GIN) hosts a monthly sober space at the Centre for LGBTQ+ people of South Asian heritage.
When: 1st or 2nd Sunday of the month
Time: 1-4pm
Book: No booking required
Queer Refugees Unite (Women’s Group)
Queer Refugees Unite is a group for LBT+ women and nonbinary asylum seekers and refugees. They meet monthly in a closed and confidential space. The group is open to new members and referrals. To join email us at hello@londonlgbtqcentre.org.
Queer Film Club
Our bi-monthly film club aims to platform LGBTQ+ voices and stories. All screenings are free or pay what you can and are followed by an open discussion on the film. Upcoming screenings are announced through our socials or our weekly newsletter.
If you’re a filmmaker and would like to screen your work at the space, we’d love to hear from you! For more info on how to get involved email bookings@londonlgbtqcentre.org.
Queer Book Club
The Centre’s monthly Queer Book Club focuses on accessible and open discussions of queer stories and queer themes. The group meets at the Centre once a month and is open to all – you don’t need to have finished (or even started) the book!
When: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 3-5pm
Tickets: Free or pay what you can
Book: Via Eventbrite
Check out what we’ll be reading in 2025.
LGBTQ+ Board Games Afternoon
A chance to spend a chilled Sunday afternoon playing popular board games like Codenames and Werewolf with other LGBTQ+ folks in a relaxed environment.
When: Bi-monthly on 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 1:30-4:30pm
Tickets: Free or pay what you can
Book: Via Eventbrite
Queer with OCD
Meet other LGBTQ+ people with OCD in a friendly setting.
When: 1st Saturday of the month
Time: 1-3pm
Tickets: Pay what you can
Book: Via Eventbrite
Arts and crafts
Queer Chat and Craft
Bring your own craft project and meet at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre for a chat and craft time! A space to share crafting, ideas, tips but also just enjoy being together.
When: 1st Saturday of the month
Time: 3-5pm
Tickets: Solidarity (£10), standard (£5), pay what you can or free
Book: Via Eventbrite
LGBTQ+ Life Drawing Class
Queer Life Drawing Classes featuring LGBTQ+ models, facilitated by Sophie (Kai) Kathleen.
When: 1st Friday of the month
Time: 6-7:30pm
Tickets: Solidarity (£15), standard (£10), pay what you can or free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Kings for (Life) Drawing Class
A Drag King/Thing Life Drawing Workshop for artists to experience drag in a new way and drag artists to gain a new skill in life modelling.
When: 1st Sunday of the month
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Tickets: Pay it forward (£20), standard (£15) or concession (£10)
Book: Via Eventbrite
Sci-fi and Fantasy Writing Group
Whether you’re stuck and looking for input on your work in progress or you just want to nerd out about sci-fi and fantasy, this is the group for you!
When: 1st Sunday of the month
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Tickets: Standard (£10), pay what you can or free
Book: Via Eventbrite
LGBTQ+ Writing Group
Come along to write, share, plot and plan with your creativity! Any experience or writing interest is welcome.
When: 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Tickets: Pay what you can
Book: Via Eventbrite
Queer Open Mic
Take the mic and talk/sing/dance/perform at our monthly Queer Open Mic!
When: Last Saturday of the month
Time: 5:30-8pm
Tickets: Pay what you can
Book: Via Eventbrite
LGBTQ+ Improv Workshop
A drop-in workshop for LGBTQ+ people of any improv experience level.
When: 1st Saturday of the month
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Tickets: Solidarity (£10), standard (£5), pay what you can or free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Do you have an event idea you’d love to host at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre? Read our guide and email us at bookings@londonlgbtqcentre.org.
If you’d like to support the Centre so we can continue to host an events programme led by LGBTQ+ facilitators, organisers and groups, find out how to donate.
Want to know what else is happening at the Centre? Find out more about the weekly events we host and see what else is coming up in our programme!
Events
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1 event,A pilates-inspired class designed to build strength, improve stability and leave you feeling more connected to your body. We’ll move through a full-body sequence focusing on controlled and intentional movement.… Read More »Queer Minds Movement Sessions: Pilates |
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NA Queer to Stay is a weekly meeting, ran as part of UK Narcotics Anonymous. The group meets every Wednesday from 7-8pm. There's no need to register a place. You… Read More »NA Queer to Stay |
2 events,The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is closed for a private event from 2-4pm. We’ll reopen to the public at 4pm. Grab a pritt-stick and join the Queer Diary team for an evening of nostalgia, crafting & chance to create your own personal Queer Teenage History Zine! Design the teen mag you wish… Read More »Queer Diary: Zine-Making Evening |
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1 event,Through yoga and massage therapy, David Steer explores the connection between body, identity, and environment. David offers holistic deep-tissue massage treatments designed to support overall wellbeing. Holistic massage provides a… Read More »Deep Tissue Massage Therapy with David Steer |
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NA Queer to Stay is a weekly meeting, ran as part of UK Narcotics Anonymous. The group meets every Wednesday from 7-8pm. There's no need to register a place. You… Read More »NA Queer to Stay |
3 events,LGBTQIA+ and polyamory knowledgeable, racially conscious, sex-positive, intersectional therapy with therapist, Eunice Hung. Eunice is a BACP registered integrative therapist, offering a warm, non-judgemental, supportive and personalised approach. She aims to help you explore and process any significant life issues, traumatic history, unwanted thoughts and beliefs, and compulsive behaviours that are holding you back. Eunice… Read More »E.H Counselling The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is closed for a private event from 2-4pm. If you're attending E.H. Counselling in our Quiet Room during this time, your session will take place. We'll reopen to the public at 4pm. Melanin Vybz is a progressive social meetup group for 50+ Black LGBTQ+ elders. In collaboration with Project Harvey, we're excited to present, in celebration of Black History Month 2026, ‘I… Read More »Melanin Vybz: Film Screening and Conversation (Hackney Archives) |
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1 event,A drop-in HIV testing service in collaboration with healthcare organisations at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. No booking is required – pop in during the opening times. The drop-in takes place in the Centre’s Quiet Room. Accessibility at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre The Centre’s accessibility statement is here. Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community… Read More »HIV Testing Drop-in |
3 events,GIN is a friendly networking group for LGBTQ+ people of Indian and South Asian origin and friends in the UK. They have meetups online and in person, including a regular meetup at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors… Read More »GIN LGBTQIA+ Indian and South Asian Meetup Dope Black Queers is a space for and by the Black LGBTQIA+ community to provide grounding, connection, and feel seen and heard. The Forum follows a Town Hall Meeting format, less like a panel, but more of an open floor discussion. This is an event where we can really talk about the things that matter to us, to raise… Read More »Dope Black Queers: The Forum The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is closed on Sunday 11 October from 4:30pm for Dope Black Queers. We'll reopen to the public on Wednesday 14 October at 11am for Coworking. |
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NA Queer to Stay is a weekly meeting, ran as part of UK Narcotics Anonymous. The group meets every Wednesday from 7-8pm. There's no need to register a place. You can drop by any time from 6:30pm. To retain privacy, the Centre will be closed during the meeting. Accessibility: The Centre's accessibility statement is here. Covid… Read More »NA Queer to Stay |
1 event,The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is closed for a private event from 2-4pm. We’ll reopen to the public at 4pm. |
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1 event,Danny is a queer, neurodivergent, General Chiropractic Council-registered chiropractor who can not only help with back pain but also with neck, shoulder, hip, and knee pain, joint restrictions, posture issues, muscle tension, sciatica and headaches. His practice is centred on creating a safe, comfortable, and identity-affirming environment for every patient, combining hands-on chiropractic techniques with… Read More »Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Chiropractic |
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NA Queer to Stay is a weekly meeting, ran as part of UK Narcotics Anonymous. The group meets every Wednesday from 7-8pm. There's no need to register a place. You can drop by any time from 6:30pm. To retain privacy, the Centre will be closed during the meeting. Accessibility: The Centre's accessibility statement is here. Covid… Read More »NA Queer to Stay |
1 event,LGBTQIA+ and polyamory knowledgeable, racially conscious, sex-positive, intersectional therapy with therapist, Eunice Hung. Eunice is a BACP registered integrative therapist, offering a warm, non-judgemental, supportive and personalised approach. She aims to help you explore and process any significant life issues, traumatic history, unwanted thoughts and beliefs, and compulsive behaviours that are holding you back. Eunice provides an… Read More »E.H Counselling |
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1 event,An intimate community event for Black queer men aged 30 and above discussing The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks. The evening begins with introductions and conversations to facilitate connections among attendees. Please note: this event is strictly for Black Queer Men 30+. The goal of the event is to provide… Read More »Black Queer Men Hangouts: Book Discussion and Games (30+) |
1 event,A pilates-inspired class designed to build strength, improve stability and leave you feeling more connected to your body. We’ll move through a full-body sequence focusing on controlled and intentional movement. You can expect a mix of: Core work Strength-building Mobility and stretching An emphasis on precision, breath and good technique This class is suitable for… Read More »Queer Minds Movement Sessions: Pilates |
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NA Queer to Stay is a weekly meeting, ran as part of UK Narcotics Anonymous. The group meets every Wednesday from 7-8pm. There's no need to register a place. You can drop by any time from 6:30pm. To retain privacy, the Centre will be closed during the meeting. Accessibility: The Centre's accessibility statement is here. Covid… Read More »NA Queer to Stay |
1 event,The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is closed for a private event from 2-4pm. We’ll reopen to the public at 4pm. |
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1 event,Through yoga and massage therapy, David Steer explores the connection between body, identity, and environment. David offers holistic deep-tissue massage treatments designed to support overall wellbeing. Holistic massage provides a… Read More »Deep Tissue Massage Therapy with David Steer |
We host a number of groups and workshops focused on neurodiversity and have made changes to make our space more accessible. We’re currently consulting with the community about rebuilding our toilet facilities. If you have any feedback to share about the space, get in touch.
Check out our FAQs if you have any further queries and sign up for our newsletter for updates.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Centre.